Edexcel D1 2002 June — Question 3 6 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleD1 (Decision Mathematics 1)
Year2002
SessionJune
Marks6
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TopicMatchings and Allocation
TypeAlternative matching solutions
DifficultyModerate -0.8 This is a routine application of the matching algorithm from Decision Maths D1. Part (a) requires following given alternating paths to write down matchings (straightforward manipulation), while part (b) asks students to find alternating paths themselves using a standard algorithm. The question is procedural with clear steps and no novel problem-solving required, making it easier than average A-level questions, though not trivial since it requires understanding of the algorithm.
Spec7.02a Graphs: vertices (nodes) and arcs (edges)7.02g Eulerian graphs: vertex degrees and traversability7.04a Shortest path: Dijkstra's algorithm

3. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Five members of staff \(1,2,3,4\) and 5 are to be matched to five jobs \(A , B , C , D\) and \(E\). A bipartite graph showing the possible matchings is given in Fig. 1 and an initial matching \(M\) is given in Fig. 2. There are several distinct alternating paths that can be generated from \(M\). Two such paths are $$2 - B = 4 - E$$ and $$2 - A = 3 - D = 5 - E$$
  1. Use each of these two alternating paths, in turn, to write down the complete matchings they generate. Using the maximum matching algorithm and the initial matching \(M\),
  2. find two further distinct alternating paths, making your reasoning clear. \begin{figure}[h]
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    \end{figure} Figure 3 shows the network of paths in a country park. The number on each path gives its length in km . The vertices \(A\) and \(I\) represent the two gates in the park and the vertices \(B , C , D , E , F , G\) and \(H\) represent places of interest.

Question 3: 12 marks (15 marks available)
M1 For attempting to use a relevant formula or method
A1 For correct application of the formula
M1 For correct substitution of values
A1 For correct intermediate result
DM1 For correct use of given data
A1 For final correct answer with appropriate units
# Question 3: 12 marks (15 marks available)

M1 For attempting to use a relevant formula or method
A1 For correct application of the formula
M1 For correct substitution of values
A1 For correct intermediate result
DM1 For correct use of given data
A1 For final correct answer with appropriate units
3.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
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\caption{Figure 1}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{652477eb-87dc-4a5a-8514-c9be39986142-3_444_483_401_489}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Figure 2}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{652477eb-87dc-4a5a-8514-c9be39986142-3_444_478_401_1106}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Five members of staff $1,2,3,4$ and 5 are to be matched to five jobs $A , B , C , D$ and $E$. A bipartite graph showing the possible matchings is given in Fig. 1 and an initial matching $M$ is given in Fig. 2.

There are several distinct alternating paths that can be generated from $M$. Two such paths are

$$2 - B = 4 - E$$

and

$$2 - A = 3 - D = 5 - E$$
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Use each of these two alternating paths, in turn, to write down the complete matchings they generate.

Using the maximum matching algorithm and the initial matching $M$,
\item find two further distinct alternating paths, making your reasoning clear.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Figure 3}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{652477eb-87dc-4a5a-8514-c9be39986142-4_577_1476_367_333}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Figure 3 shows the network of paths in a country park. The number on each path gives its length in km . The vertices $A$ and $I$ represent the two gates in the park and the vertices $B , C , D , E , F , G$ and $H$ represent places of interest.
\end{enumerate}

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